Social Care Assistant

Location: An Acarsaid Care Home, Liveras Park, Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AW

Salary: £24,647 - £26,763 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

About Us

Highland Health and Social Care Services help people from all walks of life, as well as their families or carers. Health and Social Care in Highland provides help and assistance in many situations arising due to illness, disability, old age or poverty.

Job Responsibilities

This post is responsible for providing personal care and support to service users in a care home setting, to meet the needs of older people with variable levels of failing health, including Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Providing a high level of care as required by legislation. We offer trips out to venues to participate in activities, visit cafés/restaurants, and home visits should family request. Rotational shifts will be required including nights and weekends.

Minimum Requirements

In order to be able to carry out the duties of this post effectively and safely, candidates will be able to provide evidence of a good basic education, good written communication, and basic computer and writing skills.

Applicants should be enthusiastic, have some experience of working within a team, and want to work with people in a care setting. They must show commitment to achieve SVQ2 in Social Care. Successful candidates will be PVG checked, be expected to register with our professional body the SSSC, undertake all induction training, and upkeep required level of training annually.